Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Lexus Rx300. Hover a bar for the count.
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 1999 Lexus Rx300 - 268 complaints
- 2000 Lexus Rx300 - 247 complaints
- 2001 Lexus Rx300 - 189 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2001 Lexus Rx300 - 189 complaints
- 2000 Lexus Rx300 - 247 complaints
- 1999 Lexus Rx300 - 268 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Lexus Rx300 | 33 | 0 |
| 2002 Lexus Rx300 | 106 | 0 |
| 2001 Lexus Rx300 | 189 | 0 |
| 2000 Lexus Rx300 | 247 | 0 |
| 1999 Lexus Rx300 | 268 | 2 |
| 1998 Lexus Rx300 | 6 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99V012000 | 1999 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. DUE TO IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION, IF ONE OF THE DUAL BRAKE LIN |
| 99V011000 | 1999 | Exterior Lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE IN LOW AMBIENT LIGHT WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE "AUTO" POSIT |